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Angela Reckart

Angela Reckart

Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States

Beginner Competitive Boston Marathon

USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.

Angela Reckart, ex-NCAA D1 coach and USATF L1, 2:45 Boston marathoner, coaches 800m–marathon runners (competitive to masters). Offers training plans, consultations & private coaching.

Starting at $25.00

Derek Riedel

Derek Riedel

San Antonio, TX, United States

Beginner Competitive High School

USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. USATF Level 2 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1

Derek, USATF L1/L2 coach with 20+ years at UIW, tailors strength-based plans for 800m–marathon; offers remote, in-person, plans & private coaching.

Starting at $80.00

Thomas Rödin

Thomas Rödin

Malmö, Skåne, Sweden

Beginner Nutrition Competitive

Thomas guides runners from beginners to masters using in-person Malmö groups and remote coaching. Offers training plans, nutrition advice and race prep.

Starting at $80.00

David Schwinger - ETA

David Schwinger - ETA

Rochester, New York, United States

Beginner Competitive High School

USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.

David uses an autonomy-supportive, behavior-science approach to help runners (800m–ultra) unlock physical and mental potential. Offers consultations & private coaching.

Starting at $50.00

Hannah Shakeshaft

Hannah Shakeshaft

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Beginner Cross Training Mental Skills

Hannah helps everyday runners build consistency, strength and confidence with flexible, science-based plans. Offers 1:1 remote coaching and V.O2 plans.

Starting at $130.00

Andrew Shivery

Andrew Shivery

Miami, Florida, United States

Beginner Nutrition Competitive

Andrew builds individualized plans using Jack Daniels' methods, guiding beginners to marathons, big PRs and sub-3:00 training. Remote, group and private coaching.

Starting at $150.00

Liam Struwe

Liam Struwe

Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Beginner Nutrition Competitive

Liam helps runners break plateaus with tailored plans, strength training and nutrition. 2:30 marathoner offering plans & private coaching.

Starting at $5.00

Arash Taheri

Arash Taheri

Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States

Beginner Competitive High School

USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. USATF Level 2 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1

Arash Taheri, USATF L1 & L2 and USTFCCCA endurance coach for 800m–marathon athletes; offers plans, private coaching & consultations.

Starting at $80.00

Arj Thiruchelvam

Arj Thiruchelvam

Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Beginner Nutrition Competitive

Arj uses sports‑science tools (VDOT, blood‑lactate, Freelap GPS, force analysis) to end plateaus, integrate strength and MNU‑informed nutrition for PBs. Explore his plans.

Starting at $45.00

Eric Thomas

Eric Thomas

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Beginner Competitive Recreational

RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.

Eric, RRCA Level 1 coach since 2015, has completed 15 marathons (Boston qualifier) and trained hundreds from 5K to 100K. Offers in-person and remote coaching and plans.

Starting at $55.00

Rob VanCleve

Rob VanCleve

Columbus, OH, United States

Beginner Competitive High School

USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.

Rob VanCleve pairs collegiate coaching and USATF L1 expertise with five Master Track national titles to craft personalized plans for runners and triathletes.

Starting at $35.00

Christina Welsh

Christina Welsh

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

Beginner Competitive Boston Marathon

Christina blends pro racing (2:33 PR, 2024 Olympic Trials qualifier) and physiology research to coach runners remotely, offering private coaching and tailored training plans.

Starting at $75.00

Tammy Whyte

Tammy Whyte

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Beginner Masters Recreational

RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.

Tammy helps middle-of-pack and beginner runners reach half and full marathon goals with RRCA, NASM and CFSC-backed training plans and remote/group consultations.

Starting at $60.00

The Endurance Collective

The Endurance Collective

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Nutrition Competitive Nutrition

Maeve pairs elite ultrarunning experience with a Master's in Human Clinical Nutrition to offer remote private coaching from 5K to ultras, building fitness and confidence.

Starting at $250.00

Evan Espinoza

Evan Espinoza

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Beginner Nutrition Competitive

Evan coaches high schoolers to marathoners with race-proven, fundamentals-based plans (2:56:58). Uses gait analysis, nutrition and cross-training to improve form and performance.

Starting at $125.00

Tanner Twigg

Tanner Twigg

Ellendale, North Dakota, United States

Beginner Recreational Strength & Conditioning

Tanner offers remote coaching as a gym owner and run coach. A 10+ marathoner (PR 2:57) and Dopey finisher, he helps beginners and recreational runners hit race goals.

Starting at $35.00

Amy Windle

Amy Windle

Langley, BC, Canada

Beginner Nutrition Competitive

Amy helps parents, postpartum and beginner-to-competitive runners with tailored endurance and strength plans plus nutrition and physio referrals.

Starting at $45.00

Karen Dunn

Karen Dunn

Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States

Beginner Nutrition Competitive

4.2 (5) Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. RRCA Level 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1

Karen Dunn helps runners train smarter, stronger and faster. VDOT O2- & RRCA-certified, builds strength, lowers injury risk and offers private coaching.

Starting at $180.00

Martinus Evans

Martinus Evans

Atlanta, New York, United States

Beginner Nutrition Exercise Science

3.7 (3) RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.

Martinus helps beginners and larger-bodied runners take first steps to marathons with inclusive training plans, remote coaching, groups, camps, consultations.

Starting at $40.00

Chase Solarin

Chase Solarin

San Diego, California, United States

Beginner Competitive Boston Marathon

1.0 (1) Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.

Chase guides beginners to marathoners—including Boston hopefuls—using 15 years' experience and VDOT O2 expertise. Offers in-person, remote, group coaching and private consultations.

Starting at $60.00

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Running Coaches Who Offer Nutrition Advice

Fueling Guidance Built Into Your Training, Not Bolted On

What and when you eat affects how you recover and how you perform on race day, and coaches who list Nutrition Advice among their specialties fold that guidance into your training instead of treating it as a separate conversation. Expect practical fueling strategy - race-day nutrition, recovery timing, day-to-day eating around training load - alongside your running plan. The running side still runs on the VDOT methodology - individualized paces developed from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels, a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist - so nutrition guidance supports a training plan that's already built around your actual fitness.

What This Specialty Doesn't Replace

A coach offering nutrition advice isn't a substitute for a registered dietitian - for a medical condition or a clinical nutrition need, see a qualified professional directly. What this specialty adds is practical, running-specific fueling guidance from a coach who factors it into your training.

Find a Coach Who Covers Fueling

Compare coach backgrounds and reviews from athletes they've actually coached, then message a specialist directly to ask how they'd approach your fueling around training and race day.

FAQ

Not necessarily - this specialty reflects a coach's practical, running-specific fueling knowledge, not a dietitian credential. For a medical condition or clinical nutrition need, see a registered dietitian directly.

Coaches set their own scope, but common areas include race-day fueling strategy, recovery nutrition timing, and eating around training load - shown on the coach's profile before you buy.

Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. Nutrition guidance from these coaches supports a running plan still built on his individualized pacing research.

First, look for coaches with experience in your target distance, relevant specialities, and positive reviews. Or, search for coaches by location, product type, and price. Once you’ve narrowed your search, read the coaching bios to ensure the coach is the right fit for you. You can also message coaches directly to ask about their approach and whether they're a good fit for your goals.

Yes! These coaches specialize in Beginner Runners and Nutrition and are experienced in helping runners with these specific needs. Check individual profiles for more details about their coaching philosophy and approach.

Online coaches on V.O2 provide personalized training plans, feedback via messaging, phone calls and/or in-app commenting, and progress tracking without requiring in-person meetings. Most adjust your plan based on your weekly feedback and performance.

Most coaches on the V.O2 Marketplace encourage you to message them with questions before purchasing. This helps you evaluate fit and ensures they're the right choice for your goals and timeline. Otherwise, please email us at info@vdoto2.com and we’ll help you match with the right coach.

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